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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 124-168).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seems to be foreshadowed about Moran's health in the first few paragraphs of the book?
(a) Moran has an inccurrable illness.
(b) Moran is growing weaker.
(c) Moran is getting stronger.
(d) Moran is losing his mind.

2. How do the girls react when McQuaid inquires about Luke?
(a) They don't know who Luke is.
(b) They get angry.
(c) They are excited to share.
(d) They get tense.

3. Why do Maggie, Mona, and Sheila all return home?
(a) The Christmas holiday.
(b) They heard Michael was getting into trouble.
(c) Rose asked them to visit.
(d) Moran's birthday.

4. What does Young Michael tend to?
(a) The farm animals.
(b) Rose's flower garden.
(c) The family pet.
(d) The household chores.

5. How does Moran explain life during the war compared to his life now?
(a) Exhausting and sleepless.
(b) Fast-paced and action-packed.
(c) Simple and clear.
(d) Dangerous and crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rose's first impression of Moran after they first meet?

2. What does McQuaid find overbearing about Moran's personality?

3. Which character heads to bed early by pretending to be sick?

4. What does Nell Morahan do for a living?

5. What do Moran and Rose do instead of attending Maggie's wedding?

(see the answer key)

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